delegation
UK/ˌdelɪˈgeɪʃn/US/.deli'geiʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
A group of representatives.
代表团。
n.
The act of giving a task or authority to someone else.
委派，授权（行为）。
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddelegate (send off / hand over) + -ation = a group sent to represent, or the act of handing over authority. (legare, lex family.)
Root lect still carries 128 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.trade delegation贸易代表团
- 2.official delegation官方代表团
- 3.delegation of authority权力下放
Example Sentences
- 1.
A trade delegation arrived from Japan.
- 2.
Effective delegation frees up a leader's time.